Editor’s note: Over the next several days, various Coalition Warrior Interoperabilty Demonstration (CWID) participants will be providing their candid observations from the demonstration. U.S. Navy Cmdr. Robert Green gives his latest entry from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division in Dalgren, Va.
Previously I posted about a Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration (CWID) Interoperability Trial (IT) 2.21 but it also has a related IT: Advanced Space Infrared (ASIR) has been demonstrated by U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott Frye. This trial demonstrates the ability to use infrared imagery to provide battle damage assessment and enhance target assessment at all theater-level operations and improves the chances for success in personnel recovery and rapid-response missions.
Data can be received near real-time and then provided to the warfighters at all operational levelsstrategic, operational, and tactical. The ability to do this allows warfighters to see the data that is important to them without being overwhelmed with information outside of their immediate scope or interest. Having the right information, at the earliest possible opportunity allows decision-makers to make more informed decisions in a timely manner and the increase in lead time may often present the commander with options that may not be available later.
While this system was developed for military use, it also can be useful to the civilian community. Specifically the technology should be able to allow more timely responses to events such as forest fires and various types of explosions. When these events occur in rural areas this system has the potential of providing critical information to civilian authorities and responders.
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